Gordon at a glance
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
8,795
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Gordon.
The postcode for Gordon is 2072 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Gordon (2072) sits in the Ku-ring-gai region of NSW.
Gordon has roughly 8,795 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gordon scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gordon's population at 8,795, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,795
Median age
39
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$577/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
8,795
Median age: 39
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
297
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
90
70
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gordon.
Local schools for Gordon
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Government School Catchment
Gordon East Public School
Killara Public School
Gordon West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gordon.
- What is the Gordon postcode?
- Gordon is in the 2072 postcode, in NSW, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
- Where is Gordon?
- Gordon is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2072. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gordon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $577.
- What schools are in Gordon?
- There are 20 schools serving Gordon on this page, including Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon East Public School, Killara Public School.
- How walkable is Gordon?
- Gordon has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 70, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Gordon?
- Gordon is close to Pymble, Killara, East Killara, West Pymble, Lindfield.
- What is the population of Gordon?
- The population of Gordon is approximately 8,795 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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